The Union Public Service Commision conducts the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam twice a year to recruit officers in all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces – The Army, The Air Force and The Navy. If you are looking for an opportunity to serve your country with valour, then you can apply for UPSC CDS 2019. Now, when you are planning to apply for the exam, one of the most important things that you need to know about is the exam dates.
When is the UPSC CDS Last Date for application? When would the exam be conducted? You need to know these things to plan an effective strategy for UPSC CDS 2019. In the following article, we would talk about the UPSC CDS Exam Date 2019 for the first session.
UPSC CDS Exam Date 2019 – 1st Session
Let us check out the UPSC CDS Exam Date 2019 for the 1st Session. Like every year, the exam would be conducted in the first half of the year. The written exam would be in February 2019. The interview round (SSB) would be conducted in July 2019. The details of the UPSC CDS Exam Date 2019 are given below in the table:
| UPSC CDS 2019 Exam Date for 1st Session | |
| Date of notification | 31 October 2018 |
| Last date of online applications | 26 November 2018 |
| Date of examination | 03 February 2019 |
| Result Date | June 2019 |
| SSB Date | July 2019 |
As you can see the UPSC CDS Last Date for submitting the application is on 26 November. You should also note that the official notification that would contain the UPSC CDS (I) Exam Date 2019 would be released in the latter part of October 2019. There might be changes in these dates after the official notification is released. So, we would suggest that you wait for the official notification for the final confirmation.
UPSC CDS Exam Date 2019 – 2nd Session
As said before, the CDS exam is conducted twice every year. There is still time for the release of the notification for UPSC CDS (II) 2019. Therefore, it is a bit difficult to know the dates as of now. Based on the previous year exams, we feel that the UPSC CDS (II) Exam Date 2019 would be like this:
| UPSC CDS 2019 Exam Date for 2nd Session | |
| Date of notification | July-August 2019 |
| Last date of online applications | September 2019 |
| Date of examination | November 2019 |
| Result Date | December 2019 |
| SSB Date | December 2019-January 2020 |
UPSC CDS 2019 Application Process
The application process of UPSC CDS 2019 can be completed online. You just need to log on to the official website of the UPSC, and fill in your details. You would also need to upload your scanned photo and signature. The UPSC CDS Application Fee can also be paid online through credit and debit cards. You can get the complete details of the UPSC CDS 2019 application process by clicking on the link below:
UPSC CDS Application Process 2019
So, these were some of the most important information that you need to know about the UPSC CDS Exam Date 2019. We would update the information on the dates as soon as we get notified of any changes. To get the latest information about the UPSC CDS 2019, and all the other details, click on the button below:
